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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1952
Page
4
Dallas J. Hostetler, executive director of the Florida State Retailers Association, proposes labeling May 19 as Tax Freedom Day. He notes federal, state, and local taxes consume about 38 percent of the average American’s yearly income, with taxes continuing through the year despite the idea of a lump sum holiday.
Six thousand food stores urged housewives to pass up potatoes as prices rise. The Cleveland Super Market Institute met to back price control and argued the potato industry sets high prices while consumers bid for scarce supply. The public, not OPS, drives price adjustments in shortages.
General Matthew Ridgway is near certain to be promoted to five star General of the Army before taking the role of SACEUR in Europe. A congressional confirmation timing is uncertain, with a possible Washington ceremony if approved, making him the second WWII era five star after Omar Bradley.
Washington columnist Ray Tucker answers readers on UN status and sovereignty. He notes UN is an international organization with many commissions, and its conventions require Senate ratification. He also discusses the Korea war, presidential positions, and the cost of prolonged truce talks.
A crossword puzzle page lists across clues for horizontal entries such as Fuel once widely used for lighting and Coal oil, plus entries like Exist, Australian ostrich, and Continent as Misdeed. Down clues cover Slash Operatic solo and River embankment, among others, with the Answer to Previous Puzzle indicated.
The Muscatine Journal and News Tribune combine history dating back to 1840 with a 1918 consolidation. The Daily Journal appears weekday excluding Sunday with carrier delivery and various mail rates. Office hours run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with special missed-paper delivery until 6:30 p.m. Includes AP and Iowa Daily Press Association credits and Des Moines bureau address.
An instruction note explains how to handle calls on Private Branch Exchange Number 24. It instructs operators to answer by department or person requested and proceed accordingly.
Mrs. Margaret Smith hosted Moscow Methodist WSCS at her home with quilting and sewing blocks as the main activity. A potluck noon meal was served and several local members attended. The next meeting is planned for May 29 at Mrs. Merrick’s Cedar River cottage with another potluck and quilting.
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